# M4A to Text and Translate — AI Transcribe and Translate

> AI Transcribe and Translate (iPhone/iPad app by SiU Ahn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m4a-to-text-and-translate/id6766038796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SiU Ahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601025745)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m4a-to-text-and-translate/id6766038796/reviews.md

## What is M4A to Text and Translate?

M4A to Text and Translate turns audio files into accurate transcripts and translations on your iPhone.

[Core Features]
- AI-Powered Transcription: OpenAI Whisper engine handles M4A, MP3, and WAV files (up to 25MB).
- Multi-Language Translation: DeepL-quality translation between Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.
- GPT Summary (Pro): One-tap meeting and lecture summaries powered by GPT.
- On-Device Mode: Free 10 minutes/day on-device transcription — works offline, never leaves your phone.
- Cloud Engine Selector: Choose between fast Whisper cloud and private on-device modes per file.

[Plans]
- Free: 10 min/day on-device transcription, basic translation.
- Basic: 100 min/month Whisper cloud + ad removal.
- Pro: 300 min/month + GPT summary + priority cloud routing.
- Top-Up: One-time 100 min add-on (no expiry).

[Use Cases]
- Voice memos to searchable text
- Lecture notes from recordings
- Meeting minutes with summary
- Foreign-language audio with translation
- Subtitle drafts from interview audio

[Terms & Privacy]
On-device mode keeps your audio on your iPhone. Cloud mode sends audio to OpenAI Whisper for transcription only — no audio is stored on our servers after processing.

- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
- Privacy Policy: https://reactiveworks.blogspot.com/2026/04/m4a-to-text-translate.html

[Login]
Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Account deletion in-app per App Store policy.

Questions or feedback? Tap "Contact" in the About tab.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Min Add-on | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-08-21

• Pick light or dark yourself, under Settings > Theme.
• Fixed text, buttons, sheet handles and usage gauges that were invisible in dark mode.
• History rows now show the transcribed or translated text. Pull down to refresh.
• Added feedback, app rating, privacy policy and terms to the About screen.
• Signing in now shows that it is working.
• Fixed uploads being cut off on a slow connection.
• The bottom banner no longer appears on iPad.

### 1.5.3 — 2026-08-03

• Fixed the app closing when you tapped Share on iPad.
• The bottom banner now sizes itself to your screen and fades in instead of making the layout jump.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-08

Improved sharing reliability.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-05-11

No release notes.

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